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Chapter 135: The Picnic

Author: Judith GW
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-10 11:28:12

Ivy's POV

“Do we have everything we need?” I ask, setting the last couple items into the picnic basket.

The day of the picnic has finally arrived, and I, for one, am excited. Sylvia, Delilah, and I are all dressed in breezy sundresses that flutter in the wind, while Spencer looks more casual than I’ve ever seen him in shorts and a polo shirt. We’ve loaded the picnic basket with chips, fruit, and meat, and we’ve also all brought our swimsuits for if the water is nice enough to swim. Luckily, the weather seems to be on our side, and the world seems to buzz with excitement.

Despite the air of delighted summer fun that I can feel settling over the whole event, Sylvia seems especially downtrodden. I can understand why.

While it’s easy enough for me or Spencer or Delilah to ignore Beta Wilson’s absence, no doubt Sylvia is feeling it with every fiber of her being.

“This is the last thing,” Delilah replies, handing me a container of perfectly-sliced watermelon.

“Amazing!”I place the cont
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